We've missed a few consecutive weeks of this newsletter; sincere apologies. With the arrival of our second boy, I've been a bit time-constrained. That being said, we are back, motivated, and ready to help you continue educating yourself on the assets you should be considering in the DMV, Charleston, SC, and Central VA markets. This week, we are focusing on five assets that would be perfect house hack duplexes in Washington, DC, for investors looking to purchase with a low dow

It's not often that I find 3 duplexes for less than $900,000 in Washington, DC. We have 3 options here, all in growing areas that could be great appreciation plays for long-term buy-and-hold investors. These properties are perfect for house hackers who want to mitigate their living expenses while owning an asset with lower money down (3.5-5% down FHA financing). 1829 E Capitol St. SE • List Price: $849,900 • 1 Block from Metro • Duplex1: 3 Bed/2.5 Bath Unit1: 1 Bed/1 Bath Uni

Who doesn't want to own a piece of the low country? The Charleston, SC rental market continues to escalate with more and more "snow birds" moving to the area. One of my favorite aspects of this type of investment is the ability to utilize AirBnB & VRBO on a short-term basis to generate income. However, you have to be mindful that the property is in the "Short Term Rental Overlay," which Charleston County has restrictions on the number of days you can rent out these properties

Interest rates are making real estate investing harder than it has been since I started in 2017. In 2021, I purchased a duplex and secured a 2.25% interest rate on long-term financing. I was then able to use that property as my 'bank' by opening a HELOC because its value continued to rise. All of this sounds amazing, but it's harder to execute in the current market conditions. However, the one metric that continues to make investing in small multifamily properties in Washingt

Primary or Investment? Primary residence or investment property—that is the question. The gurus tell you that owning a primary residence isn’t an investment; it’s a “liability.” Okay, so you want to buy an investment property, but how do you manage something that you can’t drive to and touch? What financials should you include in your analysis? This is the internal conversation that most individuals have with themselves every year as they start to write down their New Year's